Before laying down your 'plastic' to buy a string of pearls or bracelet or designer crystal jewelry, read all you can about it so you are a well education purchaser. Match up the quality, customer service and price of competing offers. f. Specifically inquire about the return and refund policies. a. Carefully read all warranties and guarantees and ask questions if the terms are unclear. Always get everything you relied upon related to the purchase in writing (e.g. sales receipt; gemological report; purchase details).

Investigate the 'store' from whom you are making a purchase. Whether it's a brooch, pendant, necklace or designer crystal jewelry, understand the stores reputation by checking with others that have made purchases including friends or relatives. Check out the store's reputation in your area. If the jewelry store is a member of any trade organizations, determine what they are and investigate the requirements to belong. The Better Business Bureau in your area is a resource you should use when evaluating a prospective jeweler. It is far preferable to deal with a company that have gemological and appraisal educations so you know that what they are saying is based on actual knowledge.

Whether you want to purchase a watch, earrings, string of pearls or designer crystal jewelry online, look for the Better Business Bureau Reliability Seal. Get all the product details in writing (for example by email) including refund policy. A conversation with a sales person from the online store as you want to 'get personal' as if you had visited a 'bricks and mortar' store. Having written that, paperwork trail is extremely important when making an online jewelry purchase. With all that accomplished, wear that jewelry or designer crystal jewelry as often as possible.